Yamaha MT125 Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-256occurring, keep the drive chainslack within the specified limits.[ECA10572]TIPUsing the alignment marks on eachside of the swingarm, make sure thatboth drive chain pullers are in the sameposition for proper wheel alignment.3. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock-nuts to their specified torques.4. Make sure that the drive chainpullers are in the same position,the drive chain slack is correct,and the drive chain movessmoothly.EAU23026Cleaning and lubricating thedrive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned andlubricated at the intervals specified inthe periodic maintenance and lubrica-tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wearout, especially when riding in dusty orwet areas. Service the drive chain asfollows.NOTICEECA10584The drive chain must be lubricatedafter washing the motorcycle, ridingin the rain or riding in wet areas.1. Clean the drive chain with kero-sene and a small soft brush.NOTICE: To prevent damagingthe O-rings, do not clean thedrive chain with steam cleaners,high-pressure washers or inap-propriate solvents. [ECA11122]2. Wipe the drive chain dry.3. Thoroughly lubricate the drivechain with a special O-ring chainlubricant. NOTICE: Do not useengine oil or any other lubri-cants for the drive chain, as theymay contain substances thatcould damage the O-rings.[ECA11112]Tightening torques:Axle nut:85 Nm (8.5 m·kgf, 61 ft·lbf)Locknut:16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)